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🎓 BScHons Biokinetics Cum Laude (Stell)
🤸🏼‍♀️ Sport & exercise enthusiast
🩺 Appreciation for evidence-based medicine & quality patient relations

A cholesterol diagnosis is made using a simple blo

Word of the week: Triglycerides #cholesterol #tr

Word of the week: Triglycerides

#cholesterol #triglycerides #goodfat #badfat #biokinetics

Conditions related to cholesterol include hyperlip

Conditions related to cholesterol include hyperlipidemia (high blood cholesterol), atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.

📖Reference:
Huff T, Boyd B, Jialal I. Physiology, Cholesterol. [Updated 2023 Mar 6]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470561/

#cholesterol #cholesterolemia #hdl #ldl #lipoproteins

Word of the week: Lipoproteins #lipoproteins #cho

Word of the week: Lipoproteins

#lipoproteins #cholesterol #ldl #hdl #biokinetics

Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like substance. Your bo

Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like substance. Your body needs it to build cells, make vitamins, and form hormones. Your liver makes all the cholesterol your body requires. You also get it from animal foods you eat, like meat and eggs.

📖Reference:
Huff T, Boyd B, Jialal I. Physiology, Cholesterol. [Updated 2023 Mar 6]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470561/

Theme of the month: Cholesterol🩸 Word of the we

Theme of the month: Cholesterol🩸
Word of the week: Cholesterol

#cholesterol #ldl #hdl #goodfats #biokinetics

Word of the week: Atherosclerosis🩸 #atheroscle

Word of the week: Atherosclerosis🩸

#atherosclerosis #hypertension #bloodpressure #biokinetics #basa

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is diagnosed wh

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is diagnosed when readings are consistently ≥ 130 mmHg systolic or ≥ 80 mmHg diastolic. 📈

📖Reference:
Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management. London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2026 Feb 26. (NICE Clinical Guidelines, No. 136.) Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547161/

#hypertension #hypertensionawareness #bloodpressuremanagement #biokinetics #basa

Word of the Week: Artery🫀 #hypertension #arter

Word of the Week: Artery🫀

#hypertension #artery #bloodpressure #silentkiller #movementismedicine

High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called

High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called a "silent killer" because it typically causes no noticeable symptoms for years, even at dangerously high levels. The only definitive way to know if you have it is through regular blood pressure screenings.😷

📖Reference:
Kowalski S, Goniewicz K, Moskal A, Al-Wathinani AM, Goniewicz M. Symptoms in Hypertensive Patients Presented to the Emergency Medical Service: A Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis in Clinical Settings. J Clin Med. 2023 Aug 24;12(17):5495. doi: 10.3390/jcm12175495. PMID: 37685560; PMCID: PMC10487958.

#silentkiller #hypertension #bloodpressure #biokinetics #basa

Word of the week: Hypertension📈 #biokineticist

Word of the week: Hypertension📈

#biokineticists #basa #hypertension #bloodpressure #arterie

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a chronic me

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a chronic medical condition where the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently too high.🩸

📖Reference:
Oparil S, Acelajado MC, Bakris GL, Berlowitz DR, Cífková R, Dominiczak AF, Grassi G, Jordan J, Poulter NR, Rodgers A, Whelton PK. Hypertension. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2018 Mar 22;4:18014. doi: 10.1038/nrdp.2018.14. PMID: 29565029; PMCID: PMC6477925.

#hypertension #highbloodpressure #systolicbloodpressure #diastolicpressure #informative

Jumping into June with HYPERTENSION🩸 Word of th

Jumping into June with HYPERTENSION🩸
Word of the Week: Blood Pressure⛽️

#june #jumping #hypertension #bloodpressure #biokinetics

Movement can support more than physical health W

Movement can support more than physical health

Walking, strength training, yoga, stretching, and group exercise may all positively influence mental wellbeing, stress management, and overall quality of life.

📖Reference:
Mahindru A, Patil P, Agrawal V. Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review. Cureus. 2023 Jan 7;15(1):e33475. doi: 10.7759/cureus.33475. PMID: 36756008; PMCID: PMC9902068.

#mentalhealthawareness #differentexercises #healthiswealth #biokinetics

Word of the Week: Resilience🫡 #mentalwellbeing

Word of the Week: Resilience🫡

#mentalwellbeing #resilience #healthiswealth #exerciseismedicine #biokinetics

Movement is medicine. 💪 Small steps, big change

Movement is medicine. 💪
Small steps, big changes — just keep showing up and keep moving your body.
#MovementMatters #ExerciseIsMedicine #KeepMoving #healthylifestyle

📖Reference:
Mahindru A, Patil P, Agrawal V. Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review. Cureus. 2023 Jan 7;15(1):e33475. doi: 10.7759/cureus.33475. PMID: 36756008; PMCID: PMC9902068.

Word of the week: Stress Regulation 🧘 #wordoft

Word of the week: Stress Regulation 🧘

#wordoftheweek #stressregulation #mentalhealth #biokinetics #exerciseismedicine

Mental wellness is more than just the absence of m

Mental wellness is more than just the absence of mental illness. 🌿
Mental and physical health are closely connected, and movement may play an important role in supporting overall wellbeing.

📖Reference:
Mahindru A, Patil P, Agrawal V. Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review. Cureus. 2023 Jan 7;15(1):e33475. doi: 10.7759/cureus.33475. PMID: 36756008; PMCID: PMC9902068.

#mentalwellbeing #movementismedicine #biokinetics #themonthofmay

In May, we are focusing on the powerful connection

In May, we are focusing on the powerful connection between movement and mental well-being.

Word of the Week: Endorphins 🧠

Regular movement is not just good for the body- it is essential for your mind!

#mentalhealth #exerciseismedicine #biokinetics #endorphins #moveforyourmind

Word of the week: Spasticity! 💪 #spasticity #n

Word of the week: Spasticity! 💪

#spasticity #neurorehab #biokinetics #stroke #healthiswealth

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